Adding an admin takes three steps: go to Settings, find the Roles section, and invite someone by their email or name
To add an admin to your Facebook Page, open your Page, click Settings in the top menu, then select Roles from the left sidebar. Scroll to the Admin section, click Add and type the person's name or email address. Facebook will show a dropdown of matching accounts — select the right person and click Add. They will receive a notification that they have been invited as an admin.
The person you invite does not need to accept anything. Once you add them, they become an admin immediately and can make changes to your Page right away. You can add multiple admins this way, and each one has the same level of control over the Page unless you assign them a different role instead.
Key Takeaways
- Admins can edit your Page, post content, respond to messages, delete posts, and change settings — so only add people you trust completely.
- You can assign different roles (Editor, Moderator, Analyst, Advertiser) if you want someone to do specific tasks without full admin access.
- The person you add must have a Facebook account, but they do not need to be your friend or follow your Page.
- You can remove an admin at any time by going back to Roles and clicking Remove next to their name.
What an admin can and cannot do
An admin has nearly complete control over your Page. They can post and delete content, respond to messages and comments, change the Page name and description, upload a new profile picture or cover photo, create events, manage ads, and change all settings. They can also add or remove other admins and assign other people to different roles.
An admin cannot change the Page's username (URL) if the Page is more than 25 days old, and they cannot delete the Page itself — only the original creator can do that. If your Page is connected to an Instagram account, an admin can manage both the Page and the Instagram profile from the same place.
Using roles to limit what someone can do
If you do not want to give someone full admin power, Facebook offers four other roles. An Editor can post, delete, and respond to messages, but cannot change settings or manage other people's access. A Moderator can respond to messages and delete comments and posts, but cannot create new posts or change settings. An Analyst can only view Page insights and performance data. An Advertiser can create and manage ads but cannot post content or change settings.
To assign a different role, follow the same steps as adding an admin — go to Settings, click Roles, and find the section for the role you want. Type the person's name or email, select them from the dropdown, and click Add. You can change someone's role later by clicking their name in the Roles section and selecting a new role from the menu.
Removing an admin or changing their role
To remove an admin, go to Settings, click Roles, find their name in the Admin section, and click the X or Remove button next to it. They will lose access to your Page immediately. You do not need their permission to remove them, and they will not receive a notification — they will simply notice they can no longer access the Page.
If you want to keep them involved but with less power, you can change their role instead of removing them. Click their name in the Admin section and select a different role from the dropdown menu. This keeps them connected to your Page but limits what they can do.
Who can add admins and what happens if you add the wrong person
Only current admins can add new admins or change roles. If you are the only admin and you remove yourself, no one will be able to manage the Page — so make sure at least one other admin remains before you step down. If you accidentally add someone as an admin, you can remove them right away by going back to Roles and clicking Remove.
Facebook does not undo changes made by admins you have already added. If an admin posts something you do not want or changes your Page settings, you will need to fix it manually or remove them and undo their changes yourself. This is why it is important to only add people you trust.
Adding an admin from a mobile device
The process is the same on the Facebook mobile app. Open your Page, tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines), scroll down and tap Settings, then tap Roles. Tap Add next to Admin, type the person's name or email, select them from the list, and tap Add again. The interface is slightly different from the desktop version, but the steps are identical.
Some people find it easier to manage Page roles on a computer because the Settings menu is larger and easier to navigate. If you are having trouble finding the Roles section on your phone, try opening Facebook in a web browser instead of the app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to be friends with someone to make them an admin?
No. You only need their name or email address. They do not need to follow your Page, be your friend, or have any prior connection to you. As long as they have a Facebook account, you can add them as an admin.
Can an admin add another admin without asking me?
Yes. Any admin can add new admins, change roles, or remove other admins. This is why you should only add people you trust completely. If you want to prevent this, you can be the only admin, but then you will have no backup if something happens to your account.
What if I add an admin and they do not see the Page in their account?
They may need to refresh their browser or log out and back in. The Page should appear in their Pages list within a few minutes. If it does not show up after an hour, check the Roles section to confirm they were added successfully. If they were added, ask them to search for your Page by name and see if they can access it that way.
Can I add an admin to a Page I do not own?
No. Only current admins can add new admins. If you are not an admin, you cannot add one. You would need to ask an existing admin to add you first.
What happens to a Page if the only admin deletes their Facebook account?
The Page will remain active, but no one will be able to manage it. This is why it is a good idea to have at least two admins. If you are the only admin, consider adding a backup admin so the Page does not become abandoned if something happens to your account.